C.R.S. Section 12-220-203
Disciplinary proceedings

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Any person may submit a complaint relating to the conduct of a dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist, which complaint must be in writing and signed by the person. The board, on its own motion, may initiate a complaint. The board shall notify the dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist of the complaint against the dentist, dental therapist, or dental hygienist.

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

For complaints related to the standard of care delivered to a patient that are submitted by a person other than the patient, the person submitting the complaint shall notify the patient of the complaint before filing the complaint with the board.

(II)

The requirements of this subsection (1)(b) do not apply when a complaint is submitted to the board by a state department or agency.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, investigations, examinations, hearings, meetings, and other proceedings of the board conducted pursuant to this section or section 12-220-202, 12-220-204, 12-220-205, or 12-220-206 are exempt from the provisions of any law requiring that proceedings of the board be conducted publicly or that the minutes or records of the board with respect to action of the board taken pursuant to this section or those sections are open to public inspection.

(b)

The final action of the board taken pursuant to this section is open to the public.

(3)

The discipline of a licensee by another state, territory, or country is deemed the equivalent of unprofessional conduct under this article 220; except that this subsection (3) applies only to discipline that is based upon an act or omission in the other state, territory, or country that is defined substantially the same as unprofessional conduct pursuant to this article 220.

(4)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Nothing in this section:

(I)

Deprives a dental patient of the right to choose or replace any professionally recognized restorative material; or

(II)

Permits disciplinary action against a dentist solely for removing or placing any professionally recognized restorative material.

(b)

Nothing in subsection (4)(a) of this section prevents disciplinary action against a dentist for practicing dentistry in violation of this article 220.

Source: Section 12-220-203 — Disciplinary proceedings, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑220‑101
Short title 12‑220‑102
Legislative declaration 12‑220‑103
Applicability of common provisions 12‑220‑104
Definitions - rules 12‑220‑105
Colorado dental board - qualifications of board members - quorum - panel - rules - review of functions - repeal of article - repeal 12‑220‑106
Powers and duties of board - rules - limitation on authority 12‑220‑107
Indebtedness - appropriations - publications 12‑220‑108
Attorney general shall represent board and members 12‑220‑201
Grounds for disciplinary action - definition 12‑220‑202
Disciplinary actions - rules 12‑220‑203
Disciplinary proceedings 12‑220‑204
Board panels 12‑220‑205
Cease-and-desist orders 12‑220‑206
Mental and physical examinations 12‑220‑207
Confidential agreement to limit practice 12‑220‑208
Review of board action 12‑220‑209
Professional review committees - immunity 12‑220‑210
Use or sale of forged or invalid diploma, license, license renewal certificate, or identification 12‑220‑211
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑220‑212
Soliciting or advertisements by unlicensed persons 12‑220‑301
Persons entitled to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene 12‑220‑302
Persons exempt from operation of this article 12‑220‑303
Ownership of dental or dental hygiene practice - information to be posted - heir to serve as temporary proprietor - limitations - definitions 12‑220‑304
Names and status under which dental practice may be conducted 12‑220‑305
What constitutes practicing dentistry - authority to electronically prescribe 12‑220‑306
Dentists may prescribe drugs - surgical operations - anesthesia - limits on prescriptions 12‑220‑307
Professional liability insurance required - rules 12‑220‑308
Continuing education requirements - rules 12‑220‑309
Independent advertising or marketing agent - injunctive proceedings 12‑220‑310
Dentist peer health assistance program - fees - rules 12‑220‑401
Application for dentist license - fee 12‑220‑402
Dentist academic license 12‑220‑403
Examination - how conducted - dentist license issued to successful applicants 12‑220‑404
Dentist - licensure by endorsement 12‑220‑405
Application for dental hygienist license - fee 12‑220‑406
Dental hygienist examinations - license 12‑220‑407
Dental hygienist - licensure by endorsement 12‑220‑407.2
Application for dental therapist license - fee - rules 12‑220‑407.5
Dental therapist examinations - license 12‑220‑408
Renewal of dental and dental hygienist licenses - fees - questionnaire 12‑220‑409
Inactive dental, dental therapist, or dental hygienist license 12‑220‑410
Retired dental, dental therapist, and dental hygienist licenses 12‑220‑411
Anesthesia and sedation permits - dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists - training and experience requirements - office inspections - rules 12‑220‑412
Change of address - duplicate licenses and certificates 12‑220‑501
Tasks authorized to be performed by dental therapists, dental hygienists, or dental assistants - rules 12‑220‑502
Construction of dental devices by unlicensed technician 12‑220‑503
What constitutes practicing unsupervised dental hygiene - rules 12‑220‑504
What constitutes practicing supervised dental hygiene 12‑220‑505
Interim therapeutic restorations by dental hygienists - permitting process - rules - subject to review 12‑220‑507
Dental hygienist peer health assistance program - fees - rules 12‑220‑508
Practice of dental therapy supervision requirement - rules 12‑220‑601
Legislative declaration 12‑220‑602
Minimum standards - rules - definition
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-220-203’s source at colorado​.gov